by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, SMC came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMC is $46,958. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMC, general business students borrow a median amount of $76,225 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at SMC is $867 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMC paid an average of $1,987 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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The general business program at SMC awarded 148 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 20 |
SMC does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 general business majors earned their master's degree from SMC. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 201 |
| Accounting | 49 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.